Benefits• High transfer rate• Very large range thanks to low attenuation• No crosstalk• External electrical or electromagnetic interference does not have an impact• Earthing is not necessary• Can be laid in environments exposed to explosion hazards• Significantly lighter than a coaxial cable• Much less space required than coaxial cables• No fire hazard caused by parasitic electrical currents (e.g. flash, short circuit)• Low fire load compared to coaxial cables due to reduced need for insulation and lower heat generation